Hard Lebkuchen

2 eggs, lightly beaten

4 Tbsp. honey

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/16 tsp. ea. pepper, cloves, nutmeg

4 Tbsp. cocoa

1/2 lemon, rind grated plus juice

3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1/4 tsp. cardamom

10 Tbsp. ground hazelnuts (may substitute)

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Mixture will be very crumbly. Pat onto a cookie sheet with a spoon. Bake at 300° 15 - 20 min. Remove from oven and while still warm, cut into diamond shapes. Glaze with a mixture of 2 cups confectioners sugar and the juice of 1 lemon.